Title: Implement safe lab and experimental procedures.
Course: Biotechnology Applications in Agriculture (18308-III) > Section: Applying Biotechnology in Agriculture

Implementation should include

- personal protective equipment (PPE)
- first aid
- general safety rules and regulations, including identifying safety symbols and signs
- industry practices in the handling and disposal of hazardous materials
- safety data sheets (SDS)
- chemical hygiene plan
- record-keeping and retention
- manufacturer guidelines for equipment and material use
- passing a safety test with 100 percent accuracy (including for all equipment used).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does a person determine the required PPE in a lab setting to ensure all safety protocols are being followed?
- Where are the cleanup procedures for hazardous materials located?
- What information should a chemical hygiene plan include?
- Why is documentation of safety procedures and protocols important?
- Why is it necessary to know, practice, and have access to safety instruction in the lab?
- Why are specific clean-up procedures for hazardous materials important?
- Where in the lab should written information and/or visuals demonstrating proper safety procedures be kept or posted?
- What is the procedure for handling and reporting accidents and injuries?